West Bend 84866 6-Quart Versatility Slow Cooker with Glass Cover, StainlessReviews
West Bend 84866 6-Quart Versatility Slow Cooker with Glass Cover, Stainless
- 275-Watt cooker comes with adjustable temperature control with griddle setting
- Base doubles as a mini griddle perfect for grilling a burger, eggs, toasted cheese sandwiches and more
- Made of stainless steel with premium non stick interior
- Safe to use in dishwasher,oven or freezer
The reason this item is called Versatility, The Everyday Slow Cooker is due to the ways it can be used. With the highly polished stainless steel cooking vessel on the base - it's a slow cooker. The vessel can also be used in the oven or on top of the stove, when browning a roast to slow cook is desired. The vessel can be set in the freezer and is dishwasher safe. The base doubles as a mini grill, perfect for grilling a burger, a couple of eggs, toasted cheese sandwiches or anything else that fits. A very VERSATILE product.
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(out of 45 reviews)
List Price: $ 99.99
Price: $ 63.94
Westbend 6-quart Versatility Everyday Cooker Polished Stainless Steel Pot Slow Cooker
- Highly polished Stainless Steel cooking pot goes from heating/serving base to stovetop, oven, refrigerator, freezer or dishwasher
- 6 qt. oval shape holds a whole chicken, ham or roast
- Adjustable temperature control with griddle setting
- Glass cover for easy viewing
- 120 volts, 275 watts ,UL listed
TheWest Bend 84861 Versatility Slow Cooker features 6-Quart capacity, Adjustable temperature control with Griddle Setting, Premium non-stick interior, Lift-out roasting rack, Heat-resistant base (REPLACES WESTBEND 84846)
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(out of 8 reviews)
Price: $ 69.99
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Filed under: Slow Cookers
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Review by E. Hollender for West Bend 84866 6-Quart Versatility Slow Cooker with Glass Cover, Stainless
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I don’t know why the other reviewer rated this versatile slow cooker so badly? I have used mine for over a year for roasts, whole chickens, chili, soups, etc. and all are done to perfection on “low”. Sounds to me like the other reviewer had a defective one. This slow cooker really IS versatile! I have the stainless steel model, not the black aluminum one. You can slow cook all day or speed things up by using medium or high temperature settings. I will replace mine immediately if it wears out…don’t know what I would do without it! I use it almost every day.
R in Florida
Review by Jane Steen for West Bend 84866 6-Quart Versatility Slow Cooker with Glass Cover, Stainless
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This is my second Versatility, the first one being the basic black version. I ordered the second one because the nonstick coating on mine was coming off after quite a lot of use. The only problem with this one is that the bottom of the pan tends to warp when used on the stovetop. Also, I don’t need the grill feature. Otherwise I’d recommend this line of slow cookers if you want to brown meat straight in the pan, something I prefer. There is another make of versatile cooker out there, but it costs in the order of $250 so this is a good low cost alternative.
Review by Donald R. Lewis for West Bend 84866 6-Quart Versatility Slow Cooker with Glass Cover, Stainless
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We like our cooker because it is larger than our older alumimum one and we can put the pan with cover in the oven as well as browning the food in the pan on the stovetop.
Though we are careful and only use nylon and silicone stirring utinsels, we have a couple of scratches already in the teflon coating. Even so, we would recommend this cooker.
Review by A. Hool for West Bend 84866 6-Quart Versatility Slow Cooker with Glass Cover, Stainless
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I ordered this slow cooker to replace an oblong 5 qt westbend cooker that I have had for years. Initially, I bought a different brand with a ceramic pot that advertised that it could be used in the oven, microwave or on the stovetop. This pot was awkward, heavy and breakable. It was not adequate for use on the stovetop. The price was at least double the price of the Westbend Versatility.
I love the Westbend Versatility! It is lightweight and easy to handle and clean. I can start my food in this pot on the stovetop so I don’t have extra cooking dishes. The size is perfect for small portions or large – and it looks nice. At $50.00 is was a real bargain and I plan to buy another one as a gift.
Review by A. Ruple for West Bend 84866 6-Quart Versatility Slow Cooker with Glass Cover, Stainless
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When you first put it on the stovetop (I have gas), the stainless steel bottom will bow up, afterwards, when all the contents are the same temperatue it levels out. Cooks great, very attractive.
Review by G. Mesick for Westbend 6-quart Versatility Everyday Cooker Polished Stainless Steel Pot Slow Cooker
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I’ve wandered into those kitchen shops where you drool over everything and can’t afford anything. And I lusted after one of their upscale brand slow cookers that move from stovetop burner to oven to fridge with ease (for a few hundred dollars). And it made me wonder whether there wasn’t a cheaper way to have the utility (if not the cachet) of those things.
Enter the West Bend Versatility Slow Cooker.
Because the pot is really just a stainless steel dutch oven (with a teflon base to prevent sticking), you can do whatever you want with it–including putting it on the burner unit that comes with it. But you can also use it to brown your meat on the stove in the same pot you use for slow cooking (saving you the trouble of putting a second pot in the dishwasher). You can also dispense with the base and put the thing right in your oven, if you choose. And it’s light enough that you won’t dislocate a shoulder doing so.
But the mystique of the crock pot, with the stoneware container emitting radiant heat all around your roast or stew–is gone. What you get here is–just a pot and a spare burner. But really, for most things, that’s what you need. You don’t really need the radiant heat; you need a burner that you can leave on during the day without worrying about burning your house down. And that’s what you get here.
You can even use the base as a small griddle (though we don’t). But that extra versatility raises some problems for people who aren’t paying attention. The dial on the base goes from “keep warm” to “high” — and then it keeps on going (kind of like the amplifier on “Spinal Tap” that goes to 11, instead of 10). The upper heat levels are for griddle use (I guess), not slow cooking. So you can burn things up if you don’t watch what you are doing.
If the All-Clad crowd is too rich for your blood (or you want to see whether the concept will work for you at a tenth the price), you might want to give this one a try. Even if you don’t often use the base as a burner, you will gain another pot to cook in. But if for you a crock pot is all about the mysteries of radiant heat, you will want to stick with the tried and true (and heavy) crocks of yore.
Review by L. Flick for Westbend 6-quart Versatility Everyday Cooker Polished Stainless Steel Pot Slow Cooker
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I am very pleased with this item, it is so easy to clean up when done and it cooks very well. Also, the fact that it can go right into the refrigerator when the leftovers cool is great. The lid does get hot while cooking, but that’s what they make potholders for, so to me it is a very good product.
Review by sweetpea for Westbend 6-quart Versatility Everyday Cooker Polished Stainless Steel Pot Slow Cooker
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I always liked the West Bend slo-cookers, this is my third one. This is the best so far. Looks good with i’ts stainless steel exterior. Works like a charm. Once I ordered it ,it came so fast I was surprised. Would recommend it to everyone. It’s large size is a bonus.
Review by DaveW for Westbend 6-quart Versatility Everyday Cooker Polished Stainless Steel Pot Slow Cooker
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Great product. It is sturdy, has great capacity, and is easy to clean. It is also sleek and stylish looking. I highly recommend it.
Review by Candy M. Cousins for Westbend 6-quart Versatility Everyday Cooker Polished Stainless Steel Pot Slow Cooker
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This multi purpose slow cooker is a wonderful addition to my kitchen. As a working women it certainly comes in handy. I especially like it because I can now cook turkey breast which I was unable to do in my old cooker. The grill is great for heating and keeping dinner rolls warm. The best part is that it is easy clean up. I would highly recommend to anyone.